A call to join us in the nationwide movement to celebrate India Giving Day

Call for proposals 

Deadline for Submission February 20, 2025

 

India Giving Day is an initiative of the India Philanthropy Alliance. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of giving to India in America, making it more visible, impactful, and joyful. For India Giving Day 2025 (IGD), we are partnering with over 35 carefully vetted charities to address significant issues such as poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, poor health, and environmental degradation. We invite you to join this inspiring movement!

 

The IGD Campaign offers opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations to celebrate the power of collective generosity. We welcome proposals from groups interested in organizing community and online events, with the best ideas receiving grants of up to $500 to help cover event costs such as snacks, venue rental, and more.

 

The process is simple: come up with an innovative event idea, submit your proposal, and if selected, you will receive a grant of up to $500 to bring your idea to life. We've designed this process to be straightforward, allowing you to focus on your creative concepts.

 

We are accepting proposals until February 20 and will evaluate them on a rolling basis. If your event aligns with the following criteria, we encourage you to submit your proposal here.

• Proposed ideas should be for in-person or online events that bring together the Indian American community and others with an affinity for India. These events should aim to observe or celebrate IGD and inspire attendees to participate in meaningful and creative ways. This could include:
  • Sharing experiences and tips about donating or volunteering,
  • Making commitments for 2025 and beyond,
  • Spreading awareness about the benefits of thoughtful philanthropy focused on India, or
  • Contributing monetary gifts.
• The proposed event should be an in-person event or an online event, ideally during the first two weeks of March 2025. India Giving Day is officially March 14 but early giving for India Giving Day begins on March 1. We will consider events leading up to, or shortly after this time frame. 
• It should be hosted by an individual or group supporting one or more organizations participating in India Giving Day or an alternate charity focused on India. Organizers should hold the event with the knowledge of the selected nonprofit(s), and IGD might facilitate the grant through the designated organizations. 
• The person/organization that submits the idea must be one of the driving forces responsible for implementing the event.
• Ideas proposed by individuals/community associations/youth will receive greater consideration. 

 The IGD team will consider ideas based on their creativity and ability to spread awareness about the key issues facing India today and facilitate engagement with local communities to advance the development goals of India. Any IGD-affiliated event should be inclusive, respecting all cultures and beliefs, and not invoke religion or politics.

 

Tools and Ideas for organizing India Giving Day events in your community can be found here.

 

This competition is supported by the Rural India Supporting Trust (RIST).